The Locksmith Journal Jan-Feb 2017 - Issue 48 | Page 26

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ABLOY UK HAS PRESENTED Crothers Security with the Locksmith of The Year Award at the recent Irish Security Institute Association ( ISIA ) Awards 2016 , at the Powerscourt Hotel and Resort Spa , Co . Wicklow .
Each year the ISIA recognises Irish security companies and their employees who have demonstrated exceptional services to their customers .
The awards cover all aspects of the Security Industry - from manned guarding through to electronic security and locksmiths - and Abloy was the sponsor of the Locksmiths accolade .
The Locksmith sector in the Irish market is experiencing rapid change with the

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advent of Private Security Authority ( PSA ) licensing due for implementation in 2017 .
Additionally , new Building Regulations will come into force next year that will clearly define the correct product combinations for Escape and Fire Door applications , and align them with European Harmonised Standards ensuring compliant specifications are not just desirable , they are essential .
This year three Locksmiths were shortlisted for the Locksmiths Award . Representatives from all of the nominated businesses were in attendance , with Crothers Security announced as the winners .
Crothers Security was set up by Kevin Crothers in 1980 , providing the first 24-hour burglary repair service in Dublin . From this experience , he began to supply and fit a range of security products and solutions , including locks , safes and security doors . In 1982 a Crothers retail outlet and locksmith shop was opened in Walkinstown and since then , under the stewardship of Steven and Martin Crothers , the company has expanded its services into electronic security including Access Control , CCTV and intruder and fire alarms .
Steven Crothers , said : “ This is the third time we have won the ISIA Locksmith of The Year award and are delighted to have retained it from 2015 . This is a testament to the excellence of our staff as well as our careful selection of quality products , epitomised by Abloy ’ s range .”
Pat Jefferies , Commercial Director at Abloy UK , said : “ This is the first year that Abloy has been associated with the Irish Security Institute Association Awards and we ’ ve been impressed with the event organisation and friendly atmosphere .
“ We ’ re delighted to have presented Crothers Security with this award , and on behalf of Abloy UK I wish Martin and Steven every success in the future .”
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CLIQ ® REMOTE FROM ASSA , part of ASSA ABLOY Security Solutions , has been shortlisted as ‘ Most Innovative New Product ’ in the 2017 Housing Innovation Awards .
An electromechanical cylinder offering effective key management while protecting against potential security risks , CLIQ Remote ® is transforming access control in the social housing sector .
The technology allows housing organisations to give key holders – regardless of location – remote access to a property .
CLIQ ® Remote is also reducing the time empty properties stand vacant between tenancies . By eliminating the need for physical key handovers , CLIQ ® Remote technology
removes workflow delays , ensuring maintenance staff or contractors are able to access void properties as and when needed .
Social housing organisations can also dramatically increase their potential to collect additional rent and council tax , due to quicker re-let times and improved working practices .
Simon Wilson , National Sales Manager for ASSA CLIQ ® Remote , said : “ We are thrilled that CLIQ ® Remote is shortlisted for ‘ Most Innovative New Product ’ at the 2017 Housing Innovation Awards . The system offers a secure and flexible solution , helping organisations to streamline their workflow , while also providing a full audit trail and protecting assets from potential security risks .
“ According to the Department for Communities and Local Government , housing associations and local authorities own five million homes in the UK . Around 610,000 of these homes are empty , accounting for more than 12 per cent of total stock . This has huge implications for councils , including loss of rental income , increased potential for crime and other security threats , not to mention missed opportunities for would-be tenants to take advantage of safe and secure housing .
“ One example of CLIQ ® Remote ’ s success in the social housing sector is Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council ( RMBC ). Since being implemented 12 months ago , CLIQ ® Remote is saving staff
approximately 40 hours of time every week due to improved operational efficiencies , while delivering an additional £ 60,000 a year to RMBC in rent and council tax from properties that would have otherwise remained empty for longer .”
The Housing Innovation Awards take place at the Grand Connaught Rooms in Covent Garden , London , on 8 February 2017 . To find out more , visit http :// www . housinginnovationawards . co . uk
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